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Modern medicine significantly improves our quality of life, especially when addressing major health challenges like obesity. As we age, the effects of obesity become more significant, but losing weight and enhancing health is achievable. Learn more about aging, caregiving, health, lifestyle, long-term care, and retirement planning by using the resources available on LTC NEWS. https://lnkd.in/gqDw-tSD

An estimated 45 million Americans go on a #diet every year, according to the Boston Medical Center (BMC). And yet, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly three in four U.S. adults are #overweight or #obese. This suggests that #dietculture may be #ineffective. But could we train our brains to adopt #healthier #eatinghabits?  Newsweek's Senior Science and Health Reporter Pandora Dewan spoke to Chartered Psychologist, Kimberley Wilson, to find out. "Often our nutritional habits have been set from the age of two or three," Wilson, who also has a master's degree in nutrition, told Newsweek. "The way we eat is incredibly stable—the flavors we turn to, the textures, the brands. So, unlike a habit that you acquired in the last couple of years, changing a nutritional habit can be much more of a challenge." The longer you have had a habit, the more automatic it becomes, and the less your brain has to think about it. "Your brain loves not having to think about things, because it saves energy," Wilson said. "Changing a #habit, particularly a well ingrained one, takes an enormous amount of #energy. So, fundamentally #resistance and #difficulty are built into the cycle of change." In other words, if you're #struggling to stick to new habits, that doesn't mean that you're not motivated or that you're lazy—it means that your brain is putting in the effort to change. "The longer you stick with it, the more habitual it becomes, the easier it becomes, and eventually it's a habit you don't have to think about," Wilson said. Makes a lot of sense to me. Learn more by clicking below.

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208 Million Americans Are Obese—It’s Time to Address the Root Causes A staggering new study reveals that 208 million Americans are now classified as obese. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a wake-up call about the broken state of our food system. For decades, the processed food industry has marketed sugar, refined carbs, and artificial ingredients as normal parts of our diet, while demonizing real, nutrient-dense foods like red meat, eggs, and butter. These corporations profit while public health declines. Worse, government guidelines and complicit media have reinforced these harmful narratives, creating a perfect storm for the obesity crisis we face today. At Goodnight’s Red River, we believe the solution starts with reclaiming the basics: real food. Instead of ultra-processed snacks and sugar-laden meals, let’s focus on nutrient-dense options like grass-fed meats, pasture-raised eggs, and wholesome fats that nourish the body and mind. The obesity crisis isn’t about lack of willpower—it’s about a food system designed to keep us hooked on unhealthy options. It’s time to demand transparency, accountability, and a return to the foods our bodies were meant to thrive on. Let’s change the conversation, one meal at a time. #FoodFreedom #ObesityCrisis #RealFood #FixTheFoodSystem #HealthOverProfit https://lnkd.in/etVspyn3

A very interesting article. It explores a topic that is often superficially discussed! "Changing habitual ways of thinking, feeling and behaving certainly takes effort and time, but it is far more likely than diet trends to bring about sustainable, long-term change". #biologanutrizionista #abitudinialimentari #bodyimage

🥗🧠 Join us on a journey into the science of healthy eating and brain health! Our latest insightful Distilled Paper by Divya Vimal explores the research of Aline Thomas, PhD, which uncovers the powerful impact of diet on aging and dementia risk. Discover how adopting the MIND diet could lead to a longer and healthier life 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYnXWvxg #health #aging #dementia #MINDdiet #longevity Written by Divya Vimal, reviewed by Trang Nguyen and Aline Thomas, PhD

Survey says...? (Come on, I know you've seen that show.) But I'm talking about health, not family feuds.... And here's a link to what Gallup has to say about physical health in the US since the pandemic. You know, kale pusher that I am, I immediately honed in on this: "Produce consumption ... is down even more, with 42.0% of respondents reporting having had at least five servings of fruits and vegetables on at least four days in the prior week [down from almost 50%]." All of this is self-reported—and therefore likely more than a little suspect. I know many, many people who go days (weeks/months) without touching a fruit or vegetable. Produce can be prohibitively expensive—and it's absolutely fine to purchase frozen and/or canned produce to save money! Remember: getting plenty of fruit and veggie servings per day is key to our health. ______ What's your favorite veggie? Tell me in the comments. ______ I simplify the wellness journey—whether it’s for your team or yourself. Want to explore what that looks like? Message me! https://lnkd.in/dyjCHMUU #EmployeeWellness #HealthCoaching #EatMoreKale

Addressing this crisis requires comprehensive efforts, including promoting healthier diets, increasing physical activity, 

Discover the long-term health effects of sugar here. #healthcareresearch #healthcarenews #sugar #healthcareproblems